In 2014, the National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) conducted a survey of the industry to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of off-site construction for commercial construction and how the OSCC could foster the utilization of off-site construction to support high-performance buildings. The OSCC is conducting this follow-up survey to evaluate how the industry's use of off-site construction has changed in the past three years.

Your answers are anonymous and your responses, which will be compiled into a report, will be included in the aggregate only. (Note, there is an option to leave contact information at the end of the questions to allow follow-up, but this is voluntary.)

Thank you for your participation in the survey!

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1.My company has incorporated the following off-site elements in one or more projects in the last 12 months. (check all that apply)

Precast Concrete Structure

Cross Laminated Timber Structure

Prefabricated Exterior Wall Assemblies

Curtainwall Assemblies

Permanent Modular Construction (i.e. Volumetric Construction)

Prefabricated Interior Wall or Soffit Panels

Service Pods (Bathrooms, Utility Rooms, etc.)

HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Racks, Risers and Other Assemblies (Single Trade or Multi-Trade)

Headwall Assemblies

Equipment Skids

Steel Assemblies

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Pre-engineered Metal Building Systems

None

Other (Please specify)

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2.How would you rate the barriers to implementing off-site construction?

No Barrier

Small Barrier

Moderate Barrier

Significant Barrier

Industry Knowledge and Skills

Industry Knowledge and Skills No Barrier

Industry Knowledge and Skills Small Barrier

Industry Knowledge and Skills Moderate Barrier

Industry Knowledge and Skills Significant Barrier

Cost vs. Value

Cost vs. Value No Barrier

Cost vs. Value Small Barrier

Cost vs. Value Moderate Barrier

Cost vs. Value Significant Barrier

Design + Construction Culture

Design + Construction Culture No Barrier

Design + Construction Culture Small Barrier

Design + Construction Culture Moderate Barrier

Design + Construction Culture Significant Barrier

Program of the Building

Program of the Building No Barrier

Program of the Building Small Barrier

Program of the Building Moderate Barrier

Program of the Building Significant Barrier

Concern for Quality

Concern for Quality No Barrier

Concern for Quality Small Barrier

Concern for Quality Moderate Barrier

Concern for Quality Significant Barrier

Supply Chain + Procurement

Supply Chain + Procurement No Barrier

Supply Chain + Procurement Small Barrier

Supply Chain + Procurement Moderate Barrier

Supply Chain + Procurement Significant Barrier

Regulations + Codes

Regulations + Codes No Barrier

Regulations + Codes Small Barrier

Regulations + Codes Moderate Barrier

Regulations + Codes Significant Barrier

Site Operations

Site Operations No Barrier

Site Operations Small Barrier

Site Operations Moderate Barrier

Site Operations Significant Barrier

Health + Safety Risks

Health + Safety Risks No Barrier

Health + Safety Risks Small Barrier

Health + Safety Risks Moderate Barrier

Health + Safety Risks Significant Barrier

Transportation

Transportation No Barrier

Transportation Small Barrier

Transportation Moderate Barrier

Transportation Significant Barrier

Financing + Insurance

Financing + Insurance No Barrier

Financing + Insurance Small Barrier

Financing + Insurance Moderate Barrier

Financing + Insurance Significant Barrier

Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Technology No Barrier

Manufacturing Technology Small Barrier

Manufacturing Technology Moderate Barrier

Manufacturing Technology Significant Barrier

Urban Site

Urban Site No Barrier

Urban Site Small Barrier

Urban Site Moderate Barrier

Urban Site Significant Barrier

Rural Site

Rural Site No Barrier

Rural Site Small Barrier

Rural Site Moderate Barrier

Rural Site Significant Barrier

Distance from Factory to Site

Distance from Factory to Site No Barrier

Distance from Factory to Site Small Barrier

Distance from Factory to Site Moderate Barrier

Distance from Factory to Site Significant Barrier

Labor Unions

Labor Unions No Barrier

Labor Unions Small Barrier

Labor Unions Moderate Barrier

Labor Unions Significant Barrier

Commissioning

Commissioning No Barrier

Commissioning Small Barrier

Commissioning Moderate Barrier

Commissioning Significant Barrier

Late Design Changes

Late Design Changes No Barrier

Late Design Changes Small Barrier

Late Design Changes Moderate Barrier

Late Design Changes Significant Barrier

Not Designed for Off-Site

Not Designed for Off-Site No Barrier

Not Designed for Off-Site Small Barrier

Not Designed for Off-Site Moderate Barrier

Not Designed for Off-Site Significant Barrier

Building Information Modeling

Building Information Modeling No Barrier

Building Information Modeling Small Barrier

Building Information Modeling Moderate Barrier

Building Information Modeling Significant Barrier

Lack of Detail and Specification Standards

Lack of Detail and Specification Standards No Barrier

Lack of Detail and Specification Standards Small Barrier

Lack of Detail and Specification Standards Moderate Barrier

Lack of Detail and Specification Standards Significant Barrier

Communication

Communication No Barrier

Communication Small Barrier

Communication Moderate Barrier

Communication Significant Barrier

Other (please specify)

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3.For questions 3 - 6, consider your most successful experience with off-site construction. During project planning phase, who was responsible for the decision to use off-site construction? (Select all that apply)

Client Request

Architect Specified

Engineer Specified

Construction Manager or General Contractor Requested or Required

Subcontractor

Other (Please specify)

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4.Pre-construction, what were the expected benefits of using off-site construction? (Select all that apply)

Schedule Advantage/Speed to Market

Quality

Cost-Effectiveness

Weather Concerns

Safety

Sustainability Goals (such as LEED)

Site Operations

Schedule

Reduced Labor

Productivity

Security

Other

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5.What were the actual benefits realized by using off-site construction? (Select all that apply)

Schedule Advantage/Speed to Market

Quality

Cost-Effectiveness

Weather Concerns

Safety

Site Operations

Client Satisfaction

Reduced Labor

Productivity

Safety

Other (Please specify)

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6.When did you collaborate with the contractor performing the off-site work and based on your experience, when do you recommend engaging the off-site contractor?

Project Engagement

Recommended Engagement

Concept

Concept Project Engagement

Concept Recommended Engagement

50% Schematic Design

50% Schematic Design Project Engagement

50% Schematic Design Recommended Engagement

100% Schematic Design

100% Schematic Design Project Engagement

100% Schematic Design Recommended Engagement

50% Design Development

50% Design Development Project Engagement

50% Design Development Recommended Engagement

100% Design Development

100% Design Development Project Engagement

100% Design Development Recommended Engagement

50% Construction Documents

50% Construction Documents Project Engagement

50% Construction Documents Recommended Engagement

100% Construction Documents

100% Construction Documents Project Engagement

100% Construction Documents Recommended Engagement

Post Bid

Post Bid Project Engagement

Post Bid Recommended Engagement

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7.In the next 12 months, how often do you anticipate using off-site construction?

More

The Same

Less

Not at All

Why is this?

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8.What aspects of off-site design and construction information and data are you interested in? (Select all that apply)

Design Details, Engineering, Specification Standards

Lean Manufacturing

Automation (CNC and CAD/CAM)

Emerging Materials, Products and Systems

Transportation Logistics

Installation Logistics

Regulatory/Codes

Sustainability, LCA

Project Management and Project Delivery

Maintenance and Durability

Accelerated Construction and Schedule Methods

High-rise Off-site Construction

Labor Skills/Training

Residential Construction

Commercial Construction

Safety

Other (Please specify)

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9.What types of support could the National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council offer that would benefit your company's utilization of off-site construction? (Select all that apply)

Case Studies

Industry Data (Construction Performance)

Design Standards, Details, Specifications

Glossary

Networking

Academic/Research Partnerships

Implementation Strategies and Guidelines

Other (Please specify)

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10.What are the primary services your company offers? (Check all that apply)

Construction Manager/General Contractor

Architecture

Engineering

Owner/Developer

Trade Contractor

Please specify the company type (i.e. HVAC contractor)

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11.What is your company's annual revenue?

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12.For what project types has your company utilized off-site construction? (Check all that apply)

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14.If you would like to receive follow-up information regarding the results of this survey and other Off-site Construction Council activities, please provide your name, and email address in the box below. (This is completely voluntary and will not be included in the report.)

The National Institute of Building Sciences, Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) will be conducting periodic surveys to support the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in implementing off-site construction. The OSCC is open to professionals from across the building industry. We invite you to join the OSCC and participate in this discussion. To become a member, visit the Institute's website at: http://www.nibs.org.